Hiya guys!! I'm so sorry for the delay in the publication of this chapter
but I've been really ill, so I couldn't do anything. but I'm better now so
please read and enjoy!! Don't forget to review.
Disclaimer: Read the first few chapters for it.
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Zhang He awoke to hear his name being called. Quickly mounting his horse, he rode in the direction of the voice he recognised.
"My lord, do not shout so loud, the Wu army in Cheng Du will hear you." Said Zhang He, as he dismounted.
"HE!!!! Why did you do that?" Liu Bei rushed forwards and pulled Zhang He into a hug. Zhang He was paralysed for a moment. He wasn't used to the lord of Shu hugging him or using his first name. "Come, this way, quickly." Whispered Liu Bei, pulling Zhang He into the forest, until they reached a little clearing not far from the entrance.
"My lord, why the emotion?" asked Zhang He when he was released.
"He, there is something I need to tell you. I don't know how to say this, so I'll just say it. Zhang He, I love you. I have loved you for a long time, but I didn't know how to tell you. Zhang He, please forgive me for this."
"What are you saying, forgive you for what-" Zhang He could say no more, as he was pulled into a kiss by Liu Bei. The kiss was nothing like Sima Yi's, rough and demanding. Neither were they like Jiang Wei's, fiery and passionate. It was soft, delicate, as if Liu Bei was trying to drop a precious vase without breaking it. When they finally broke apart, both breathing heavily, that Zhang He spoke once again. "My lord, what did you just do?"
"I expressed some emotion. I haven't done that in a long time. It feels good. Let's do it again." And he pulled Zhang He in again. A rustling of bushes made them break apart abruptly. At the edge of the clearing stood Jiang Wei, blushing slightly. "We shall continue this conversation back at the encampment." He walked out of the clearing, but before he disappeared he stopped next to Jiang Wei and whispered to the young officer, "If you see myself and Zhang He together again, do not disturb us. Do you understand me?" He walked off without waiting for an answer.
"Well, someone has a new man in their life." Jiang Wei said, a smile creeping over his face.
"Don't sneer, it is so unbecoming. And yes, I have found someone, but that is no business of yours. I dare say you have found a way to win the heart of the brave Tiger General?" Zhang He shot back, also smiling.
"I didn't have to. His heart was already mine, it was the day I was forced to defect to Shu, the day one particular person became jealous of me and decided to tell a few lies to get me out of the way so they could win the heart of a certain person." Replied Jiang Wei, bitterness entering his voice.
"Jiang Wei, I'm sorry, I didn't think that you would be thrown out of Wei, I thought that Sima Yi would forgive you. He was always doing that to you. Showing that you were his lover. That was really obvious, you know. All the officers could see it. Even Cao Cao himself suspected something, but Zhen Ji is a good friend, for she assured the late lord of Wei that you were engaged. Even I-"
"Zhang He, stop. I didn't mean to drag up the past. I just want to forget what happened in Wei and start again. Can we do that? Just be friends?" asked Jiang Wei.
"Yes, of course we can. I'm really happy for you, Jiang Wei, now lets get back to camp, the soldiers might miss their cute little strategist." Zhang He said mockingly.
"And another thing, don't do that." Said Jiang Wei, blushing again.
"Do what?"
"You know what. I'm spoken for. Let's get back to camp, I'm tired. Lady Zhen Ji didn't let us sleep until we found you and neither did lord Liu Bei."
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Back at camp Jiang Wei and Zhao Yun were in the strategist's tent, in a passionate embrace. Zhao Yun had his arms around Jiang Wei and Jiang Wei's head was on the tiger general's chest.
"Zilong, there is something I would like to ask you." Said Jiang Wei, pulling away from Zhao Yun just enough to look into his eyes.
"What is it?" asked Zhao, with mild curiosity.
"Well, I don't quite know how to say this, but I really love you and I don't want to pressure you into anything, but I want you to make love to me." Said Jiang, blushing and looking away from Zhao Yun.
"Are you sure?" Asked Zhao, "Because if you are saying this for me then don't, because I want our first time to be special, and I want you to be ready. Don't feel like you have to just for me. I will wait as long as you want."
"I'm sure, I really want you. Zilong, I love you and I need you. I just want to show you how much I care for you. And I. I want to know how it feels."
"What?!? You mean to say you have never.?" Zhao's voice trailed off. "Well, if you really want to, then I will, but don't pressure yourself into anything."
"I really want to, and I'm not pressuring myself into anything." Jiang pulled Zhao close and kissed him passionately, while ripping his shirt down the centre.
"Whoa, no need to be so impatient," said Zhao, smiling at his partner.
"Sorry," Jiang said, "but I'm a very impatient person."
"Well, you don't have to wait any longer." And with those words Zhao Yun Laid Jiang Wei down on the bed and passionately kissed him.
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The banquet was amazing; the table was gigantic and covered with food. As Jiang Wei made his way to the banquet table Ma Chao blocked his path.
"Excuse me please lord," Jiang Wei said politely, "I need to get to my seat."
"Why rush? Stay here, talk to me." Said Ma Chao, teasing as usual.
"Well, we are in the middle of the dance floor, so unless you want to dance I suggest you move." At this comment a few people sniggered.
"You know, I never liked you." Ma Chao said viciously.
"The feeling's mutual." Replied Jiang Wei, just as vicious. Sensing something wrong, Zhao Yun walked over to Jiang Wei.
"Are you coming to sit down?" he asked.
"I would if sir smiley would move." Jiang Wei was making fun of Ma Chao's serious nature. A few more people laughed at his comment.
"That's it," Ma Chao said as Zhao Yun led Jiang Wei to their seats. "Get your boyfriend to rescue you as usual." Jiang Wei stiffened and froze. He turned to face Ma Chao.
"What did you say?" said Jiang Wei. By this time everyone was listening and watching intently, to see what would happen next.
"You heard me, I know you and your white knight are gay, and you've just lost your virginity. 'Oh, Zhao Yun, I want you to make love to me. I love you and I need you. TAKE ME!!" Ma Chao mimicked Jiang Wei's words that afternoon. Everyone was laughing. But they stopped as soon as they heard the crack of a jaw being broken. Jiang Wei had slammed his fist into the side of Ma Chao's face, and Ma Chao was on the ground, clutching his jaw.
"What is the commotion all about?" demanded Liu Bei as he walked up to the banquet table, a red - faced Zhang He just behind.
"That little runt just humiliated me in front of the entire army by repeating private matters that were supposed to remain between me and Zhao Yun. He also insulted my taste in men."
"Is This True?" Liu Bei asked. The army murmured in agreement. "Ma Chao, if you cannot tolerate the differences of others, then I think you must leave this Army. And anyone who feels the same way as Ma Chao, leave now, because I don't think you want a leader like me." And with those words he pulled Zhang He into a deep, passionate kiss and departed with Zhang on Liu's arm.
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The Wu army, with the help of Sima Yi, were trying to locate the Shu forces. Sima Yi was working late into the night, assisted by Lu Xun.
"Lu Xun, what do you think of the plan?" asked Sima Yi, walking towards Xun.
"Well Sima Yi, I don't know about Zhang He. Did he copy any of your notes?" asked Xun.
"No, my notes weren't tampered with. But Xun, you know as well as I do that I didn't ask you over here to discuss strategies."
"Well, what did you ask me here for?" asked Xun, backing up until he was against the wall, Sima Yi advancing on him until they were inches apart.
"I have to tell you that I am in love with you. I have tried to deal with it on my own but I can't. I must tell you."
"Sima Yi, why are you telling me this, you know I am with Gan Ning."
"But he isn't here now, and you can't deny that you feel the same way about me."
"I am with Gan Ning. I love him. I don't want to hurt him."
"He will never find out about us. We work late into the night, but who counts the hours? We could be totally alone here."
"And he will never find out about us?"
"Never." Sima Yi moved his head forward, and so did Lu Xun. They embraced passionately and Sima Yi's hand moved to Lu Xun's thigh.
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Gan Ning walked down the hall to surprise Lu Xun on their anniversary. As he neared the door he heard voices. He stopped, horrified as he heard Lu Xun uttering heart-breaking words "And he will never find out about us?"
"Never." Came Sima Yi's reply. Then the voices stopped. Gan Ning walked through the open door and stopped, rooted to the spot. His lover was in the arms of another man. "Lu Xun how could you?" asked Gan Ning, tears forming in his mischievous hazel eyes. "On our anniversary?" Gan Ning dropped the huge bouquet of flowers he had brought. "I would have thought that you would at least have had the courtesy to tell me you wanted to break up before you go gallivanting around with other men."
"Ning-" Lu Xun went to speak, but Gan Ning's menacing glare silenced him.
"Don't you dare speak to me. You make me sick. You know, now I stop to think about things, you are both so alike. You are both conniving, slimy, good-for-nothing wastes of space. In my opinion, you're both welcome to each other, but I don't know who I feel more sorry for." After saying this, Gan Ning ran out, but at the door he turned to Sima Yi and said, "No wonder Zhang He left you." As Gan Ning's footsteps faded into nothingness Sima Yi turned to face Lu Xun. They both pulled each other into a hug and burst into tears.
Disclaimer: Read the first few chapters for it.
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Zhang He awoke to hear his name being called. Quickly mounting his horse, he rode in the direction of the voice he recognised.
"My lord, do not shout so loud, the Wu army in Cheng Du will hear you." Said Zhang He, as he dismounted.
"HE!!!! Why did you do that?" Liu Bei rushed forwards and pulled Zhang He into a hug. Zhang He was paralysed for a moment. He wasn't used to the lord of Shu hugging him or using his first name. "Come, this way, quickly." Whispered Liu Bei, pulling Zhang He into the forest, until they reached a little clearing not far from the entrance.
"My lord, why the emotion?" asked Zhang He when he was released.
"He, there is something I need to tell you. I don't know how to say this, so I'll just say it. Zhang He, I love you. I have loved you for a long time, but I didn't know how to tell you. Zhang He, please forgive me for this."
"What are you saying, forgive you for what-" Zhang He could say no more, as he was pulled into a kiss by Liu Bei. The kiss was nothing like Sima Yi's, rough and demanding. Neither were they like Jiang Wei's, fiery and passionate. It was soft, delicate, as if Liu Bei was trying to drop a precious vase without breaking it. When they finally broke apart, both breathing heavily, that Zhang He spoke once again. "My lord, what did you just do?"
"I expressed some emotion. I haven't done that in a long time. It feels good. Let's do it again." And he pulled Zhang He in again. A rustling of bushes made them break apart abruptly. At the edge of the clearing stood Jiang Wei, blushing slightly. "We shall continue this conversation back at the encampment." He walked out of the clearing, but before he disappeared he stopped next to Jiang Wei and whispered to the young officer, "If you see myself and Zhang He together again, do not disturb us. Do you understand me?" He walked off without waiting for an answer.
"Well, someone has a new man in their life." Jiang Wei said, a smile creeping over his face.
"Don't sneer, it is so unbecoming. And yes, I have found someone, but that is no business of yours. I dare say you have found a way to win the heart of the brave Tiger General?" Zhang He shot back, also smiling.
"I didn't have to. His heart was already mine, it was the day I was forced to defect to Shu, the day one particular person became jealous of me and decided to tell a few lies to get me out of the way so they could win the heart of a certain person." Replied Jiang Wei, bitterness entering his voice.
"Jiang Wei, I'm sorry, I didn't think that you would be thrown out of Wei, I thought that Sima Yi would forgive you. He was always doing that to you. Showing that you were his lover. That was really obvious, you know. All the officers could see it. Even Cao Cao himself suspected something, but Zhen Ji is a good friend, for she assured the late lord of Wei that you were engaged. Even I-"
"Zhang He, stop. I didn't mean to drag up the past. I just want to forget what happened in Wei and start again. Can we do that? Just be friends?" asked Jiang Wei.
"Yes, of course we can. I'm really happy for you, Jiang Wei, now lets get back to camp, the soldiers might miss their cute little strategist." Zhang He said mockingly.
"And another thing, don't do that." Said Jiang Wei, blushing again.
"Do what?"
"You know what. I'm spoken for. Let's get back to camp, I'm tired. Lady Zhen Ji didn't let us sleep until we found you and neither did lord Liu Bei."
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Back at camp Jiang Wei and Zhao Yun were in the strategist's tent, in a passionate embrace. Zhao Yun had his arms around Jiang Wei and Jiang Wei's head was on the tiger general's chest.
"Zilong, there is something I would like to ask you." Said Jiang Wei, pulling away from Zhao Yun just enough to look into his eyes.
"What is it?" asked Zhao, with mild curiosity.
"Well, I don't quite know how to say this, but I really love you and I don't want to pressure you into anything, but I want you to make love to me." Said Jiang, blushing and looking away from Zhao Yun.
"Are you sure?" Asked Zhao, "Because if you are saying this for me then don't, because I want our first time to be special, and I want you to be ready. Don't feel like you have to just for me. I will wait as long as you want."
"I'm sure, I really want you. Zilong, I love you and I need you. I just want to show you how much I care for you. And I. I want to know how it feels."
"What?!? You mean to say you have never.?" Zhao's voice trailed off. "Well, if you really want to, then I will, but don't pressure yourself into anything."
"I really want to, and I'm not pressuring myself into anything." Jiang pulled Zhao close and kissed him passionately, while ripping his shirt down the centre.
"Whoa, no need to be so impatient," said Zhao, smiling at his partner.
"Sorry," Jiang said, "but I'm a very impatient person."
"Well, you don't have to wait any longer." And with those words Zhao Yun Laid Jiang Wei down on the bed and passionately kissed him.
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The banquet was amazing; the table was gigantic and covered with food. As Jiang Wei made his way to the banquet table Ma Chao blocked his path.
"Excuse me please lord," Jiang Wei said politely, "I need to get to my seat."
"Why rush? Stay here, talk to me." Said Ma Chao, teasing as usual.
"Well, we are in the middle of the dance floor, so unless you want to dance I suggest you move." At this comment a few people sniggered.
"You know, I never liked you." Ma Chao said viciously.
"The feeling's mutual." Replied Jiang Wei, just as vicious. Sensing something wrong, Zhao Yun walked over to Jiang Wei.
"Are you coming to sit down?" he asked.
"I would if sir smiley would move." Jiang Wei was making fun of Ma Chao's serious nature. A few more people laughed at his comment.
"That's it," Ma Chao said as Zhao Yun led Jiang Wei to their seats. "Get your boyfriend to rescue you as usual." Jiang Wei stiffened and froze. He turned to face Ma Chao.
"What did you say?" said Jiang Wei. By this time everyone was listening and watching intently, to see what would happen next.
"You heard me, I know you and your white knight are gay, and you've just lost your virginity. 'Oh, Zhao Yun, I want you to make love to me. I love you and I need you. TAKE ME!!" Ma Chao mimicked Jiang Wei's words that afternoon. Everyone was laughing. But they stopped as soon as they heard the crack of a jaw being broken. Jiang Wei had slammed his fist into the side of Ma Chao's face, and Ma Chao was on the ground, clutching his jaw.
"What is the commotion all about?" demanded Liu Bei as he walked up to the banquet table, a red - faced Zhang He just behind.
"That little runt just humiliated me in front of the entire army by repeating private matters that were supposed to remain between me and Zhao Yun. He also insulted my taste in men."
"Is This True?" Liu Bei asked. The army murmured in agreement. "Ma Chao, if you cannot tolerate the differences of others, then I think you must leave this Army. And anyone who feels the same way as Ma Chao, leave now, because I don't think you want a leader like me." And with those words he pulled Zhang He into a deep, passionate kiss and departed with Zhang on Liu's arm.
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The Wu army, with the help of Sima Yi, were trying to locate the Shu forces. Sima Yi was working late into the night, assisted by Lu Xun.
"Lu Xun, what do you think of the plan?" asked Sima Yi, walking towards Xun.
"Well Sima Yi, I don't know about Zhang He. Did he copy any of your notes?" asked Xun.
"No, my notes weren't tampered with. But Xun, you know as well as I do that I didn't ask you over here to discuss strategies."
"Well, what did you ask me here for?" asked Xun, backing up until he was against the wall, Sima Yi advancing on him until they were inches apart.
"I have to tell you that I am in love with you. I have tried to deal with it on my own but I can't. I must tell you."
"Sima Yi, why are you telling me this, you know I am with Gan Ning."
"But he isn't here now, and you can't deny that you feel the same way about me."
"I am with Gan Ning. I love him. I don't want to hurt him."
"He will never find out about us. We work late into the night, but who counts the hours? We could be totally alone here."
"And he will never find out about us?"
"Never." Sima Yi moved his head forward, and so did Lu Xun. They embraced passionately and Sima Yi's hand moved to Lu Xun's thigh.
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Gan Ning walked down the hall to surprise Lu Xun on their anniversary. As he neared the door he heard voices. He stopped, horrified as he heard Lu Xun uttering heart-breaking words "And he will never find out about us?"
"Never." Came Sima Yi's reply. Then the voices stopped. Gan Ning walked through the open door and stopped, rooted to the spot. His lover was in the arms of another man. "Lu Xun how could you?" asked Gan Ning, tears forming in his mischievous hazel eyes. "On our anniversary?" Gan Ning dropped the huge bouquet of flowers he had brought. "I would have thought that you would at least have had the courtesy to tell me you wanted to break up before you go gallivanting around with other men."
"Ning-" Lu Xun went to speak, but Gan Ning's menacing glare silenced him.
"Don't you dare speak to me. You make me sick. You know, now I stop to think about things, you are both so alike. You are both conniving, slimy, good-for-nothing wastes of space. In my opinion, you're both welcome to each other, but I don't know who I feel more sorry for." After saying this, Gan Ning ran out, but at the door he turned to Sima Yi and said, "No wonder Zhang He left you." As Gan Ning's footsteps faded into nothingness Sima Yi turned to face Lu Xun. They both pulled each other into a hug and burst into tears.